US Bridges

Hartland Road over Fish Creek

PoorPosted for load

Niagara County, New York · 2.4 MI NW of Barker · Structure no. 000000002213670

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartland Road over Fish Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hartland Road over Fish Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHartland Road
CrossesFish Creek
Location2.4 MI NW of Barker
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.35682, -78.57531
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2021)
Projected traffic335 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$232,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hartland Road over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartland Road over Fish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Hartland Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hartland Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Hartland Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.